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About

Prescot North covers residential neighbourhoods and green spaces in the northern part of the town. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including traditional terraced homes and more modern developments. Local shopping parades serve the community's daily needs. The ward contains several parks and playing fields, providing recreational space for residents.

A notable local feature is the proximity to the historic St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 18th century and sits near the ward's boundary. The area is well-connected by road, with the East Lancashire Road running nearby. The Whiston and Knowsley Village border lies to the north, with farmland and open countryside in that direction.

Area overview

On average Prescot North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prescot North is £37,764 per year. There are 6 schools in Prescot North: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Prescot North is home to around 10,586 people, with a population density of about 542.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prescot North Population
10,586
Population density
542.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.2(+83%)
Shoplifting
27.49(+376%)
Public order
21.35(+111%)
Drugs
18.14(+365%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.44(+83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,798
92.55%
Other White
181
1.71%
Indian
128
1.21%
Irish
75
0.71%
African
74
0.7%
Total population: 10,587

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,548
29.02%
No qualifications
1,875
21.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,644
18.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,213
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
837
9.53%
Total 16+ residents: 8,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,636
33.44%
Owns outright
1,277
26.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
933
19.07%
Other social rented
509
10.4%
Social rents from council
385
7.87%
Total households: 4,893

Property prices in Prescot North

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £260K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Prescot North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prescot North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£340,000£280
Semi-Detached56£231,000£244
Terraced34£145,000£184
Flats18£107,500£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prescot North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£87,500£145,000£75,500
2017£238,750£88,000£148,000£84,500
2018£244,500£78,000£172,973£98,000
2019£256,995£80,000£179,998£93,000
2020£262,995£90,000£184,995£95,000
2021£268,250£85,000£192,995£121,750
2022£292,995£114,000£212,495£120,000
2023£319,995£98,000£224,500£126,000
2024£319,995£104,500£234,995£134,000
2025£343,500£105,000£232,500£150,000
2026£365,000£105,000£218,750£144,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prescot North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£119£155£100
2017£172£132£148£106
2018£212£127£163£131
2019£216£131£169£118
2020£213£104£185£119
2021£221£132£214£138
2022£249£169£213£153
2023£282£152£224£153
2024£277£156£240£149
2025£280£155£237£179
2026£292£157£240£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prescot North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Prescot North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Prescot North

Is Prescot North safe?

Prescot North records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Prescot North?

The median sale price in Prescot North is £210,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Prescot North?

Prescot North has 5 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Prescot North?

Prescot North scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Prescot North sits around rank 6,822 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Prescot North?

The average household income in Prescot North is around £37,764 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Prescot North?

Prescot North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Frances Wynn (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Prescot North

L341LN

Wood Lane

L349JG

Prescot North

L346HZ

Grosvenor Road

L346JU

Seddons Court

L341AP

Stratford Drive

L349EE

Knowsley Lane

L343LG

Derby Street

L341NY

Derby Street

L341NS

Huyton Lane

L346NJ

Aron Court

L342TF

Bretherton Road

L340EW

Sugar Lane

L345RB

Warrington Road

L340ET

Parklands

L343AL

Grassland Road

L341QN

Sinclair Way

L343LJ

Derby Street

L348HB

Ormskirk Road

L340JA

Tithebarn Road

L342TQ

Scotchbarn Lane

L347HB

Flukers Brook Lane

L343AB

Mill Street

L345SH

Kemble Street

L341AJ

Merchant Close

L346LE

Marlborough Road

L349AB

Penrhyn Road

L349EB

Stanley Bungalows

L341AZ

Lear Road

L346LL

Hamnett Road

L349AA

Prescot North

L342SW

Coniston Avenue

L342SS

Rydal Avenue

L352WY

Aspinall Street

L346NF

Grosvenor Court

L341AT

Millbridge Road

L341NF

Manchester Road

L349EY

Prescot North

L346JQ

Burrows Lane

L349BA

Church Walk

L346LD

Harvard Grove

L340EF

Riding Hill Road

L341NH

Garden Walk

L341QG

Cables Way

L345SW

Station Road

L346HR

St Helens Road

L349EN

School Lane

L343NE

Knowsley Park Lane

L349HH

Bens Court

L341ZZ

St Helens Road

L346JE

Cross Street

L342SR

Grasmere Avenue

L346HS

St Helens Road

L341LA

Vicarage Place

L346HE

High Street

L343LT

Egerton Road

L341LH

Driffield Road

L343ND

The Spinney

L347HF

Knowsley Lane

L345RS

Houghton Street

WA105QP

Prescot North

L345SY

Bridge Road

L341AF

Poppy Grove

L346HT

St Helens Road

L343AD

Olive Road

L346HU

Evans Street

L345RU

Eccleston Street

L349GP

Ainsworth Lane

L340JN

Prescot North

L341LE

West Street

L345TH

Meribel Square

L342TB

Bretherton Road

L341BB

Briars Road

L349HD

School Lane

L349JR

Kitling Road

L344AR

The Avenue

L340ES

Sugar Lane

L341LD

Norris Road

L342SF

St James Road

L345ND

Speakman Way

L340HX

Quakers Meadow

L345RD

Smith Street

L347HQ

Shannons Lane

L345RL

Pottery Fields

L345SN

Station Road

L349EH

Prescot North

L342SQ

Alder Road

L341AU

Tybalt Way

L344AD

Prescot North

L341QH

Sewell Street

L342UH

Hunter Court

L340EU

Tithebarn Road

L341NG

Manchester Road

L341AL

Sonnet Avenue

L340JG

Woodview

L345NQ

Manchester Road

L345QE

Eccleston Street

L340HA

Tithebarn Road

L346HA

Mill Street

L344AA

Aspinall Street

L346LF

Canterbury Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.